USS Nicholson (TB-29) was a in the United States Navy.
Built in Elizabeth, New Jersey
The first ship to be so named by the Navy, Nicholson (TB–29) was laid down 6 December 1898 by Lewis Nixon's Crescent Shipyard, Elizabethport, New Jersey; launched 23 September 1901; sponsored by Mrs. Oliver Hazard Perry Belmont; and commissioned at New York City 10 January 1905.
Service with the U.S. Navy
Nicholson served with the Atlantic Fleet until struck from the Navy List 3 March 1909.
Inactivation
Nicholson was disposed of by being used as a target.
References
Information about Lewis Nixon and naval architect Arthur Leopold Busch at this Crescent Shipyard site. NavSource Naval History Photographic History of the United States Navytographic History of the United States Navy - USS NICHOLSON (Torpedo Boat # 29, TB-29)